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New book on kidney failure treatment options
A book that aims to help patients who are seriously ill with kidney failure to make difficult decisions about their treatment has been launched. The book focuses on conservative care, which is when a kidney failure patient who is on dialysis chooses to end this treatment, or they opt not to have di... Read more →
Vaccine could prevent most HPV-related cancers
HPV infection causes up to 130 cancer deaths in Ireland every year, however most of these are potentially preventable as a result of the HPV vaccine, a new report has found. There are many types of HPV (human papillomavirus), most of which are harmless. However some strains can be serious, such as ... Read more →
Post office offers online GP consultations
A post office in Kildare has become the first in the country to offer online GP consultations, aimed at people who may have difficulty accessing traditional GP services. VideoDoc has been launched in Fogarty's Quickpick and Post Office in Ballymore, Eustace. People who wish to consult with a GP now... Read more →
Thousands use asthma inhalers incorrectly
As many as 300,000 people with asthma in Ireland are not using their inhalers properly, increasing their risk of suffering a serious asthma attack, the Asthma Society of Ireland has warned. According to the society's CEO, Averil Power, up to 60% of all people with asthma do not have the condition u... Read more →
Low awareness of meningitis symptoms
Almost half of Irish parents think that a distinctive rash is the first symptom of meningitis, however in reality, this often appears after other symptoms, and sometimes does not appear at all, a new survey has found. The survey of 700 parents was carried out on behalf of the ‘Tackle Meningit... Read more →
500+ cancers detected by BowelScreen
Over 500 cancers were detected by the National Bowel Screening Programme, BowelScreen, between October 2012 and December 2015, a new report has shown. However, uptake of the programme remains low, with just 40% of those invited during this period taking up the offer of screening. Around 2,500 peop... Read more →
Importance of vaccines highlighted
The HSE is reminding people of the importance of vaccinations, following a number of measles outbreaks and related deaths in Europe. It has insisted that complacency about vaccines could lead to deaths in Ireland. A number of European countries have reported measles outbreaks recently. In the last... Read more →
Fake news impacting vaccination rates
Major concern has been expressed about the impact of social media campaigns and fake news when it comes to vaccination-associated risks. According to the Irish Medical Organisation's (IMO) new president, Dr Ann Hogan, who oversees vaccination campaigns as part of her work, these campaigns are promo... Read more →
Warning about drinking during pregnancy
An estimated 600 babies are born with foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in Ireland every year, a public health specialist has warned. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), Dr Mary O'Mahony, a specialist in public health medicine at the HSE, pointed out that alc... Read more →
Cycling to work linked to major health benefits
People who cycle to and from work have a much lower risk of developing heart disease and cancer, a new study has found. They also have a reduced risk of dying from all causes. Researchers in Scotland looked at over 264,000 people with an average age of 53. The participants were asked about their c... Read more →
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